Award Information: Type: DOE anticipates awarding cooperative agreements under this funding opportunity announcement (See Section VI.B.6 Statement of Substantial Involvement).Estimated Number of Awards: 1. Program and/or Mission Supporting Projects for U.S. University led Projects
DOE currently estimates that it will fund approximately $33 million in awards for this FOA area.
2. Program Supporting Projects for U.S. Universities, National Laboratories, or Industry led Projects
DOE currently estimates that it will fund approximately $12.4 million in awards for this FOA area.
3. Program Directed Integrated Research Project (IRP) for U.S. University led Projects
DOE currently estimates that it will fund approximately $15 million in awards for this FOA area.Anticipated Amount: Program Support: $800,000 (3 year project)
Mission Support: $400,000 (3 year project)

Purpose: The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) conducts crosscutting nuclear energy research and development (R&D) and associated infrastructure support activities to develop innovative technologies that offer the promise of dramatically improved performance for advanced reactors and fuel cycle concepts while maximizing the impact of DOE resources.

NE program-related areas: Fuel Cycle Research and Development (FCR&D), Reactor Concepts Research, Development and Demonstration (RCRD&D), and Nuclear Energy Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NEAMS). NEET CTD supports national laboratory, university and industry led crosscutting research in the areas of reactor materials, advanced sensors and instrumentation, and advanced methods for manufacturing.

Pre-applications are a mandatory requirement for Program and/or Mission Supporting Projects for U.S. universities, national laboratories, or industry led projects. Pre-applications are not required for Program Directed IRPs.

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